Methuen brief: Friday, September 25, 2026

Methuen kicks off a record $5.7 million street and sidewalk repair program this fall

Methuen kicks off a record $5.7 million street and sidewalk repair program this fall.

Record $5.7 million street overhaul underway. The city has begun a record $5.7 million street and sidewalk investment this fiscal year, covering more than 12 miles of roadway repairs and over a mile of sidewalk replacement, Mayor D.J. Beauregard said.City of Methuen
Mayor addresses trust after ex-chief's guilty pleas. Mayor D.J. Beauregard issued a statement addressing accountability and public trust after former Police Chief Joseph Solomon's guilty pleas, saying the city takes seriously the impact of his admitted conduct.City of Methuen
Flock exit followed councilor's own plate search. Methuen ended its Flock Safety contract after a city councilor discovered her license plate had been searched 359 times by Lawrence police, Hoodline reported.Hoodline

Mon, Sep 28: MRFRS Catmobile stops in Methuen Monday. The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society's mobile adoption unit, the Catmobile, visits Methuen on Monday, Sept. 28, giving residents a chance to meet adoptable cats, according to the city's calendar.City of Methuen
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee holds workshop Monday at MHS. The Methuen School Committee meets for a workshop Monday, Sept. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Methuen High School Media Center, according to the district's calendar.Methuen Public Schools
Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 a.m.: JROTC, Red Cross host blood drive Oct. 9. Methuen High School's JROTC partners with the American Red Cross for a blood drive Friday, Oct. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Klimas Memorial Field House.Methuen Public Schools
Sat, Oct 17: Early voting for state election starts Oct. 17. Registered Methuen voters may cast ballots early at Sanborn Hall from Oct. 17 through Oct. 30 ahead of the Nov. 3 State Election, with no excuse required, the city said.City of Methuen
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 p.m.: Malden visits Methuen in field hockey Oct. 27. Malden's varsity field hockey team plays an away non-conference game at Methuen on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m., MaxPreps reported.MaxPreps